Ms. Miyanda Malambo serves as the Business Development Coordinator at the Institute. where she oversees the Institute’s project portfolio through the Business Development Unit (BDU). She holds a master’s degree in Globalization: Global Politics and Cultures and has received extensive training in project management and research for rural development within the context of a globalized era. Her expertise and leadership in research and project coordination ensure the successful execution and management of IAPRI’s projects, contributing to the Institute’s mission to drive impactful and evidence-based agricultural policy research. With over seven years of hands-on experience, Ms. Malambo is highly skilled in project planning, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, particularly in the fields of social and rural development research. She has a proven track record in leading survey implementation and management. Ms. Malambo is proficient in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, excelling in data management and quality control.